Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Lavender
Lavender is a very useful and popular essential oil. It comes from the flower tops of Lavandula angustifolia (Lavandula officinalis) plants and is extracted by steam distillation. It has a flowery scent and a balancing effect on the body and mind.

- Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
PropertiesEdit
CirculatoryEdit
May lower blood pressure and reduce fluid retention.
DigestiveEdit
Relieves indigestion, nausea, vomiting and flatulence. Soothes colic.
EmotionalEdit
Soothes stress, anxiety and depression. Helps calm panic and hysteria. Alleviates insomnia.
GynecologicalEdit
Regulates the menstrual cycle. Eases symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
ImmunologicalEdit
Helps fight throat infections.
PainEdit
Alleviates arthritis, rheumatism, headaches and migraine. Soothes muscle pain. Helps fight stress for shingles
RespiratoryEdit
Relieves asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, catarrh and symptoms of a cold.
SkinEdit
Improves acne, psoriasis, eczema, dandruff, oily skin and athlete's foot. Promotes healing of abscesses, minor wounds, sunburn and burns. It can be applied neat to the skin and is very effective on minor burns.
Other usesEdit
Repels insects.
CautionEdit
- Don't use lavender oil during the early stages of pregnancy.
BlendingEdit
Lavender can be combined with clary sage, frankincense, geranium, cedarwood, pine, nutmeg and citrus oils.